The 13th annual West Medford
Open Studios will take place on
Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, 2012,
from 12 noon
to 5 pm.

Attendees may pick up WMOS site maps from many local locations. The maps include
names and locations of the artist's sites as well as a schedule
of readings and any performances that are happening that weekend.
Visitors to WMOS may use the map as a guide to visit any or all
of the sites that interest them. There is no place to officially
begin the tour. Just start at a location most convenient for you.

Some common questions and answers related to the event details
are listed below to help clarify the details of the WMOS.

Q. Where do you pick up site maps?
A. During April, the maps
will be available at the Medford Public Library and the
Arlington Public Library, Medford City Hall, and local
retail stores. During the weekend of WMOS maps will be
available at each artist's location. You may also visit
our interactive site map on this website or download a
printable PDF of the map.

Q. How will I be able to locate
the artist's site?
A. A WMOS sign and bunch of blue balloons will mark each
artist's site. Each site will also have a sign with West
Medford Open Studios logo on it and a site number corresponding
to the map.

Q I’m not really a museum
person. How is Open Studios different?
A. WMOS is a chance to meet and talk to the artist right
as you see or hear the art! You can learn what inspired
the artist. You can understand the skills and ideas behind
the work of art.

Q If I see something I like, can
I buy it?
A. Yes! Occasionally, you might see something marked ‘NFS’
(not for sale). But just about everything else that the artist
is exhibiting is available for sale. You like it, you buy
it, you take it home with you!

Q I want to take my car. Where
can I park my car to attend?
A. Generally, there are no weekend parking restrictions on
the streets in West Medford. The area of the WMOS is a walkable
distance between all of the sites. Park near the site you
want to visit first. There is also parking behind the Brooks
School.

Q. What other events will be included
in the WMOS besides visual artists?
A. WMOS will include readings on both days by local writers.
WMOS also features several live performances by
local musicians. For a schedule of the performances see the
Event Map (to be posted after all artists have registered).

Q. How
much does it cost to attend WMOS?
A. All sites are free and open to all!